Winter Poem

Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

by Robert Frost (1923)

Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village though; He will not see me stopping here To watch his woods fill up with snow. My little horse must think it queer To stop without a farmhouse near Between the woods and frozen lake The darkest evening of the year. He gives his harness bells a shake To ask if there is some mistake. The only other sound's the sweep Of easy wind and downy flake. The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.

Quote Response

"What I like in a good author is not what he says, but what he whispers."- Logan Pearsall Smith

I agree with this quote, because a good author makes the reader have to think. Great authors do not just come out and tell their point, they "quietly" present it through literary devices such as metaphors, and symbolism.

Education

Question: Do you think young people today value their education as much as Sara Smolinsky does? Why or Why not?

I think people today value their education as much as Sara Smolinsky because some are still in the same position as she was in. Some people are not as lucky as we are, and depend on academic success to build a future. They are plenty of people who are as dedicated as Sara is in the classroom because they understand that academics are the path for life. Most students on the other hand take their education for granted, because they refuse to believe that they could go through failure. This is untrue and for most, they believe success is automatically given to them. 

This year is a turning point for me, and I am not going to lie, I really took my education for granted. My mom and dad have motivated me to appreciate my education because it is the stepping stone in leading a happy life.

Quote Response

"There's nothing hard about writing. All you have to do is sit down and open up a vein."

-Walter "Red" Smith

I agree with Walter Smith's quote, but it only applies to certain situations. When I am writing about something enjoyable it is easy and fun, but when the topic doesn't catch my interest it is very difficult to complete the task.

I am Thankful For....

1) Family

2) Friends

3) Health

4) Pets

5) Food

6) House

7) Sports

8) Phone

9) Computer

10) Sportscenter

Bread Givers

I think Bread Givers is a great book, because it uses themes that apply to not only their time but the "new world" as well. The ideas of respect and ignorance go a long way in this novel and whether or not a patriarchy is the right way to live. Independence is also vital, especially for Sara because she is the first to express her opinions against her controlling father. She didn't settle for the minimum like Bessie and Mashah did, but she is out on her own trying to create a successful life.